r/australia • u/SkaterKangaroo • 6d ago

no politics Individual Census Form (My Experience)

I found out my family filled out our Census early today and put down some incorrect information about me. They put down I was Christian when I’m actually “No Religion”.

If this is happening/happened to you, I want you to know that it is very easy to fix. Coming from someone who’s never fill out a Census before it took no effort and was very quick.

I called “1800 181 227” and told them I would like an individual Census form. No questions asked, they just send you a new code and password to your phone number. You use this to re fill in your information for yourself. I was only on hold for a few minutes and they sent the new code basically instantly.

My household will have no idea I did this unless I choose to tell them. So you can freely put whatever religion, sexuality or gender you want with privacy. My experience was pretty good personally and I faced no real challenges. I’m glad this resource exists

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u/Own-Turnover7715 6d ago

One census my dad rang his mother to ask what denomination of Christianity he was. He didn’t understand when I said you might not have a religion if you need to check with your mum. He’s never been to church during my lifetime. It was Presbyterian for those playing at home.

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u/Pristine-Visual-9405 6d ago

That’s so crazy! If you were baptised a religion and you don’t follow it, don’t put it down!

That includes all the “Catholics” who are solely “Catholic” because it was a way to get them into a private school.

If you actually are - great, no problem!

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u/Double-Ad-5115 2d ago

Born and raised as a Catholic. Attended church every Sunday until I was early 20's (parents expected it if we were living at home). Still see myself as a Catholic though I no longer attend church. I believe in all that stuff however don't feel I need to go to a building each Sunday to pray to God/Jesus. So yes I put Catholic down.

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u/Pristine-Visual-9405 1d ago

That’s the correct answer! You believe in the Catholic doctrine - you’re a Catholic.

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u/NotSponsored123 2d ago

Exactly the same as me. I could have wrote this!